× 0.2 = unit markings in a U-100 insulin syringe, dose (actual units) × 0.002 = volume (mL) in a tuberculin syringe. Dr. Segal at the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Massachusetts College of ...

However, a nurse drew 4 mL (400 units) of insulin into a 10 mL syringe and administered the dose IV. The patient became severely hypoglycemic and had to be transferred to a critical care unit for ...

Syringes aren’t just for diabetic patients who need to self-administer insulin. In addition to the clinical and pharmacy setting, patients use them at home for IVF, pet insulin, allergy ...